League-position context
Middlesbrough rank2nd
Brentford rank9th
Middlesbrough points89
Brentford points65
Middlesbrough: #2 · 89 pts · GD +32
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 24 pts above the play-off edge. 40 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Brentford: #9 · 65 pts · GD +5
24 pts off the top 2. 3 pts off the play-off line. 16 pts clear of the relegation zone.
24-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.